Raymond's Run
Outsiders
Esperanza
Vocabulary
Misc.
100
"There's always the smell of apples" is an example of this literary element.
What is sensory details?
100
The true reason Sandy leaves to go to Florida
What is her pregnancy?
100
Mama asks Esperanza for this when she becomes sick. It's something they brought with them from Aguascalientes.
What is the crocheted blanket?
100
"p" word for attempting to impress by affecting greater importance
What is pretentious?
100
Struggle between a literary or dramatic character and an outside force such as nature or another character
What is external conflict?
200
"The big kids call me mercury" is an example of this literary term.
What is an allusion?
200
Says, "I'll get them! You kids stay out!"
Who is Jerry Wood?
200
Name Marta calls Esperanza while mocking her because she doesn't know how to sweep.
What is Cinderella?
200
"v" word for of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
What is vague?
200
A character that changes and grows in a story.
What is a dynamic character?
300
The THREE reasons Squeaky says Gretchen can't beat her in a race. (points for each correct answer)
-She's short -She has freckles -Squeaky is the fastest thing on two feet
300
He is "tall and lean, with thick greasy hair he kept combed in complicated swirls"
Who is Steve?
300
Said, "They adore you. They cried yesterday when I watched them for the few minutes it took you to sweep the platform."
Who is Melina?
300
"b" word for to cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused
What is bewilder?
300
The type of animal that cracked Zaroff's skull in MDG.
What is a cape buffalo?
400
Says, "I don't think you're gonna win this time."
Who is Rosie?
400
Says, “Ponyboy, listen, don't get tough. You're not like the rest of us and don't try to be..."
Who is Two-Bit?
400
Isabel's kitten's name.
What is Chiquita?
400
"g" word for carefully or with caution.
What is gingerly?
400
Zaroff believes Rainsford is naive and has___________ ancestors in America because of his moral views on killing people.
What is Puritan?
500
This character uses mind games to win races.
Who is Raphael Perez?
500
BONUS POINTS AVAILABLE: 1500 points for each Curtis boy for whom you can explain all components of his breakfast (all food and drinks)
What is Darry-Bacon, egg, tomato sandwich, chocolate cake, black coffee Soda - Eggs and jelly, chocolate cake, chocolate milk Ponyboy - Hard-boiled eggs, chocolate cake, chocolate milk
500
"Una tormenta de polvo! Dust storm! Hurry!"
Who is Irene?
500
"i" word for unwilling or unable to believe something
What is incredulous?
500
Explain how the three traps worked that Rainsford set in "MDG"
-Dead tree leaned against a live one that was supposed to smash him -Hole with a carpet of weeds with sharp sticks at the bottom -Sapling branch bent back with a knife attached
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